Civil Protection activates the alert for heavy rains in Girona, in the center and pre-coastal of Catalonia

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Civil Protection has activated this Saturday the alert of the inuncat plan by heavy rains that are expected this afternoon and evening in many counties Catalan, especially in those of Girona and the Central Catalonia. “More than 20 liters of water per square meter can fall in 30 minutes,” she warns. In addition, the precipitations will be accompanied by storms and hail in some areas. In this case, more than 50 l/m can accumulate2.

Although the sunny atmosphere has prevailed until noon, the clouds already dye a large part of the territory gray, the Meteorological Service of Catalonia forecasts for this afternoon strong and abundant showers in the Pyrenees, Pre-Pyrenees and part of the Catalan pre-coast.

The rains will begin to fall in the regions of Girona and as the hours pass they will extend to the west and southern third. The Meteocat warns that you are meteorological conditions They can be extended until Sunday.

Eight counties at high risk

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The alert is moderate in many areas. However, Civil Protection warns of high risk in four regions of Girona and another four in Barcelona. On the one hand, Alt Empordà, Garrotxa, Ripollès, Selva. On the other, Moianès, Osona, Berguedà and Bages.

As a consequence of this weather forecast, the authorities ask citizens to increase their concern when traveling and activities abroad. Specifically, remember not to park vehicles in streams or underground floodable spots.



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